Tron
Fictional name inspired by the word "electronic" or "neon".
Name Census estimates that about 523 living Americans carry the first name Tron. It is a predominantly male name (98.7% of registrations). The average person named Tron today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tron births was 1980 (59 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tron. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
523
~ 1 in 655,362 Americans
Peak year
1980
59 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,579
Tracked since 1963
Gender
Gender distribution for Tron
Tron leans heavily male at 98.7% of total registrations, but 7 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Tron as a male name
- Ranked #14,028 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1980 (59 births)
Tron as a female name
- Ranked #6,579 in 1969
- 7 female births in 1969
- Peak: 1969 (7 births)
Popularity
Tron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tron from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 217 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tron by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Trons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. South Carolina, Florida, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Tron, while North Carolina, Louisiana, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tron
The name Tron is a modern creation, first appearing in the late 20th century. It is not derived from any particular language or culture and has no historical roots or ancient origins. There are no records of this name being used in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents prior to the 20th century.
The earliest known use of the name Tron can be traced back to the 1982 American science fiction film "Tron," directed by Steven Lisberger. The film's title character, a computer program named Tron, was played by actor Bruce Boxleitner. While the name itself was likely invented for the film, its popularity grew as a result of the movie's success and its influence on popular culture.
One of the earliest known individuals named Tron was Tron Øgrim, a Norwegian computer programmer and game developer born in 1978. Øgrim is known for his work on several video games, including the popular adventure game series "Dreamfall."
Another notable person with the name Tron is Tron Jordheim, a Norwegian musician and composer born in 1972. Jordheim is known for his work in the electronic music genre and has released several albums under the moniker "Tron."
In the world of sports, Tron Webster is a former American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1989 to 1996. Webster was born in 1967 and played for several teams, including the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat.
Tron Carter is a British actor and writer born in 1980. He is known for his work in television and film, including roles in the TV series "EastEnders" and the movie "Adulthood."
While the name Tron has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States and Scandinavia, it remains a relatively uncommon name with no deep historical or cultural significance. Its origins can be traced back to the iconic 1982 film, which introduced the name to popular culture and influenced its subsequent use as a given name.
People
Tron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tron as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 523 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tron going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 655,362 US residents.
Is Tron a common name?
We classify Tron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 548 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tron most popular?
The single biggest year for Tron was 1980, when 59 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tron is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tron a male name?
Yes, 98.7% of people registered as Tron in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.